Wringer-mop construction



0a. is, 1927.

' w. J. BARBER wxumsn or consraucmu Filed Aug. 2, '1926 INVENTOR.

BY 7 QM aim ATTORNEYS Patented Oct. 18,1927.

UNITED STATES WILLIAM J. BARBER, F DELPI-IOS, OHIO, ASSIGNOR TO THE DELPHOS MOP OF DELPI-IOS, OHIO, A CORPORATION 0F OHIO.

1,645,681 PATENT OFFICE,

COMPANY,

WRINGER-MOP con srrnuc'rron.

Application filed August 2,

This invention relates to floor mops, butmore particularly to combined mop and wringer constructions, and an object of this invention is to produce a simple and improved wringer and mop construction which may be cheaply manufactured and efficiently accomplishes the purpose for which it is intended. Further objects and advantages will be pointed out hereinafter.

The invention is shown by way of illustration in the accompanying drawings, in which:

Figure 1 is a side elevation of a combined mop and wringer embodying the invention; Figure 2 is a section on the line 22 of Figure 1 showing'the wringer construction;

Figure 3 is a plan view of the mop frame or head; Figure 4 is an enlarged view of the mop and wringer showing the manner of operating the wringer; Figure 5 is a section on the line 5-5 of Figure 1, and Figure 6 is a section on the line 66 of Figure 4.

The illustrated embodiment of the invention comprises a handle 1 of wood or other suitable material having its outer end portion cut away as shown at 2, the under side of the handle preferably being tapered to a blunt point. Fitting over the outer end of the handle is a sleeve 3 which is formed from a strip of sheet metal bent into substantiall U-form. Any suitable means (not showni may be employed in securing the sleeve 3 to the handle.

Extending through the inner part of the sleeve 3 and handle 1 is a wringer crank 4 having a handle 5 at one endand a mop engaging loop portion 6 at the opposite end. In order to provide an efficient bearing for the crank 4, a piece of metal 7 is fixed to the opposite side of the handle 1 so that one part of the crank bears in the sleeve 3 and another part in the bearing piece 7 For simplicity of manufacture, the bearing piece 7 may be cut or stamped from the sleeve 3 leaving the opening 8, clearly shown in Fig. 1. It will be apparent that by this means a material saving in stock is effected and a reliable mounting for the wringer is provided.

Depending from the forward end of the sleeve 3 are a pair of ears 9 and the adjacent portion of the sleeve is formed with a transverse slot 10. Pivotally mounted in the slot 10 and extending underneath the tapered end of the handle 1 is a link 11 which assists 1926. Serial No. 126,426.

in holding the end portion of the handle in place. The opposite end of the 'link 11 is pivoted to a plate 12 which is securely atrods 15 converging toward the opposite end,

and an openmop engaging loop 16 at the outer end. By converging the rods 15 toward the loop 16, a decided advantageis obtained because the mop cloth will not slip between the rods 15 when an inward pull is exerted durrng the wringing'operation or while inservice. v g It will be observed that the plate 12 which serves as a bearing for one end of the link 11 has 1ts opposite sides bent or folded over the nner end portions of the rods 15 and the inner end of the plate is bent over the ad acent part of the triangular loop 14. In this manner a secure connection is elfected which not only holdsthe plate 12 fixedly in place, but also holds the rods 15 in proper relative position.

A mop cloth 17 of the hank or loop pattern 1s engaged at one end in the wringer loop 6, and at the opposite end in the mop head loop 16. It will be seen that the loop 16 is open so that the mop cloth may be disengaged, and 1n order to close the opening a latch 18 is pivoted to one portion of the loop to swlng across the gap or opening. The latch 18 is of channel shape so as to fit over and frictionally engage the adjacent loop portion. This latch enables the mop cloth to be readily attached to and disengaged from the head.

In use, it will be understood that when the mop frame 13 is pressed downwardl during the mopping operation, the mop cloth belng drawn taut and pulling the loop 6 of the wrlnger so as to position the wringer handle upward, thereby holding the handle close to the map handle and preventing it from catching in obstructions.

l/Vhen it is desired to wring the mop cloth, the operator grasps the handle 1 with one hand and raises the mop, whereupon the mop head 13 swings upward at its inner end until the loop 14 engages the ears 9 which serve as stops. The wringer crank 4: may be then revolved and the mop cloth twisted, as shown in Fig. 4.

In most mops of this type the wringer crank points toward the lower endof the mop handle and as a result it catches 'on obstructio-ns, for example, it interferes with moppingunderradiators and not infrequent ly the handle gets wet when the mop is put into the pail. To overcome the objections and hold the wringer crank 4 in upwardly pointed position, a spring catch 19 is formed with an upwardly bent end portion 20 which is grooved to engageand releasably hold the crank against accidental movement. The catch 19 is of spring metal and has one end fixed tothe mop handle 1 by rivets.

I WVhile the wringer mop hereinbefore de scribed is the best form known to meat the present time, numerous changes in details of construction and arrangement may be eflected without departing from the spirit of the invention.

What I claim as' new and deslre to secureby Letters Patent is: l

l. A COIDblIlGd mop and wringer havlng handle, a sleeve secured to the outer end ef said handle, a link pivoted to said sleeve,

frame having looped end portions and intermediate rods converging toward the outer loop, aiplate having its edges bent around said rods and the inner loop of said frame and providing a bearing for the opposite end of said link, a wringer crank pivoted to said handle, a mop cloth engaging said wringer crank and the outer loop of said frame, the outer loop of said frame being open and a channel-shaped latch pivoted to said loop and adapted to bridge the opening toenable said mop cloth to be attached to or disengaged from said frame.

9. A combined mop and wringer having 7 a 'handle'provided with a tapered end portion, a: sleeve fitting oversaid tapered end portion, ears depending from opposite sides of the outer end portion of said sleeve, said sleeve and ears belng formed with an elongate transverse slot, a wire link having a portion extending through said slot underneath the end portion of the handle, a mop frame, means for pivoting said mop frame tosaid link, a wringer crank extendingthru said sleeve and handle, and a mop cloth enging one end of said mop frame and said ringer crank.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto 'signedmy name to this specification. 

